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Bachelor of Music

American university education that nurtures your talent and launches your career in music

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  • Music Performance (classical or modern)
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  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music Theory
  • Music History and Literature
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DURATION

4 years Full-Time

LANGUAGE

English

COURSES

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DELIVERY MODE

On-Site

Why Choose Our Program

  • Enroll in our 4-year Bachelor program to pursue a professional music career in the fields of music composition, performance, and music education.
  • Build strong musicianship skills with courses in ear training, harmony, music theory, analysis, and history.
  • Study alongside faculty members from the U.S. and around the world with well-established careers on the local and international stage.
  • Participate in one of the many music ensembles available and perform live in concerts organized by Hellenic American College and Philippos Nakas Conservatory.
  • Achieve a professional level of performance with concentrations in composition, conducting, voice, piano or string, wind and percussion instruments.
  • Join a supportive learning community that always makes you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
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Strategic Partnership with the

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The Bachelor of Music program is offered in cooperation with the Philippos Nakas Conservatory.

Thanks to this partnership, students have the option to finish their studies with both a conservatory diploma recognized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture in addition to a globally recognized degree in Music.

Students already holding a diploma in classical or contemporary music from the Philippos Nakas Conservatory are eligible for a waiver of up to half of the credits for their undergraduate degree. This option allows them to earn their Bachelor of Music in just two years of full-time study.

The M.S. in Sales Management operates under the auspices of the Hellenic Sales Institute (ΙΠΕ), Excellence & Lean Management Consultants and the “ΕΛΛΑ-ΔΙΚΑ ΜΑΣ” initiative.

Recognition and Professional Opportunities

Professional Equivalence
The Greek State has officially recognized the professional equivalence of Hellenic American University degrees earned by graduates of Hellenic American College.

Career Advancement
Graduates who have had their degree recognized by ATEEN and who are employed in the public sector, qualify for a promotion as higher education institution graduates. 

Career Outcomes
More than 80%* of our graduates launch successful careers in the music industry—turning their passion into profession.

*Based on findings from the 2024 Alumni Employment Survey.

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Key Benefits

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We provide guaranteed scholarships for students based on needs, merit or early admission. More than 90% of our incoming students received financial aid during the 2024-25 academic year.

Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Options

Broaden your education with minors in areas like Theater, Music History, or even Sustainability. Develop versatile skills that set you apart in any creative field.

360° Education

Reach your full potential with our small-sized classes, student-focused approach to learning, exceptional faculty, and personalized mentoring programs.

City Center Campus

Enjoy a vibrant student life at our campus located in the heart of Athens and experience a perfect blend of academic excellence and urban culture.

What our graduates say

My music education started when I was 12 years old but when I came to HAEC my life changed. The new world of music in which I had been living those years was priceless. The professors here are not only educators but also mentors. From the outset I felt welcomed and had the guidance I needed to develop my creativity but also to improve my academic writing and public speaking and other soft skills.

Dimitris Rizos has recently been accepted into the highly selective Masters in Conducting program of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theater.

Dimitrios-Konstantinos Rizos

BM ’22

My experience at Hellenic American College as a music composition student may best be described as a kaleidoscope of musical knowledge cultivated in an academically focused and highly creative environment that aims to develop the emerging, complete musician. Its distinguished professors, quality mentoring, effective curriculum, and interdisciplinary stimuli make this BM program a valuable educational opportunity.

Manos Markantonis, Valedictorian BM ’16

PhD candidate in Music Composition, Trinity College Dublin

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Interested in our program? Fill in our form and one of our Admissions Officers will contact you as soon as possible. You can also reach us via phone at 210 3680950. We look forward to assisting you!

Meet some of our faculty

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Ioannis Tselikas

Oboist, Director of the Bachelor of Music Program (ΒΜ)

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Sofia Kontossi

Pianist and Musicologist, Adjunct Faculty Member (ΒΜ)

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George Xoulogis

Award-winning composer, Adjunct Faculty Member (ΒΜ)

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Hellenic American University is a private, non-profit American university. The University offers its degree programs in Athens, Greece through Hellenic American College, which has been licensed for this purpose by the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports. Students are awarded their degrees directly from Hellenic American University upon successfully completing their studies and fulfilling their degree requirements. Hellenic American University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can work as performers, composers, music educators, producers, or conductors in various settings such as schools, conservatories, recording studios, orchestras, theatres, or cultural organizations.

Students can specialize in

  • Music Performance (classical or modern),
  • Film Scoring and Music Production,
  • Music Theory and Composition,
  • Music Theory or
  • Music History & Literature, depending on their interests and career goals.
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Full-time students can complete the program in 4 years, while part-time students will need between 5 to 8 years to complete their degree, depending on the number of courses taken each semester.

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Yes, students may apply for scholarships awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, or a combination of both. Merit-based scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance, while need-based scholarships aim to support students who may face financial challenges in pursuing their education.